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Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words
In Her Own Words
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See moreA collection of more than 300 quotes from Michelle Obama, author, lawyer, humanitarian, and trailblazing first Black woman to serve as the First Lady of the United States. Part of the In Their Own Words series.
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Get inside the head of Michelle Obama: author, lawyer, humanitarian, and the trailblazing first Black woman to serve as the First Lady of the United States.
This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Michelle Obama's numerous public statements—interviews, books, social media posts, television appearances, and more. It's a comprehensive picture of her legacy as one of America's most recognisable and influential women.
Now, for the first time, you can find Michelle Obama's most inspirational, thought-provoking quotes in one place, providing an intimate and direct look into the mind of this beloved first lady.
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Michelle Obama: In Her Own Words has yet to gather specific reviews like those of the Agate B2 series, which praises other books for their inspirational quotes and insights. This biography and memoir collection provides candid reflections from Michelle Obama, capturing her perspective on significant life events and personal principles in a similarly engaging and thought-provoking manner.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781572842953
Publisher: Surrey Books,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 April 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Surrey Books,U.S.
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Marta Evans
- Edited by Hannah Masters
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 177.0mm
Weight: 250g
About the Author
Suzanne Sonnier is an editor living in the Chicago area.
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